Quotemeal for Tuesday, January 5, 1960

"The real danger of legalism is that it produces a sense of attainment that short-circuits our call to live the life of Yes thorugh Christ. Self-achievement brings a false sense of assurance that somehow we can live a pure life in our own ability. This attitude ultimately leads us to cut ourselves off from the heart of God and, in turn, to deny our true identity in Christ."

— David Edwards

More Quotemeal

"How can we understand forgiveness if we haven't recognized the depth of our sin?"

— John Henry Newman —

"The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps - we must step up the stairs."

— Vance Havner —

"The natural response to denials of Satan's existence is to ask, Who then runs his business?"

— J. I. Packer —

"God did not write a book and send it by messenger to be read at a distance by unaided minds. He spoke a Book and lives in His spoken words, constantly speaking...."

— A. W. Tozer —